How far is Carlstadt, NJ from Bayonne, NJ?
The driving distance from Carlstadt, NJ to Bayonne, NJ is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlstadt and Bayonne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlstadt and Bayonne.
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Start on 3rd Street
49 m · 12 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
112 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Hackensack Street
1547 ft · 58 sec · Hackensack Street
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Turn left onto Hoboken Road
1358 ft · 34 sec · Hoboken Road
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Take the ramp slight right
92 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2.5 mi · 5 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto McAdoo Avenue
32 m · 2 sec · McAdoo Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Old Bergen Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Old Bergen Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Merritt Street
92 m · 11 sec · Merritt Street
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Turn left onto Avenue C
1.6 mi · 4 min · Avenue C
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Turn left onto West 30th Street
767 ft · 25 sec · West 30th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
63 m · 6 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlstadt and Bayonne.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 3 East
Merge slight left
4.18 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Carlstadt and Sunny near Bayonne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlstadt to Bayonne?
The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Weehawken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Carlstadt and 9.8 miles from Bayonne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carlstadt and Sunny near Bayonne.
Stop Ideas Near Weehawken
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Weehawken.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlstadt and Bayonne. Straight-line distance: 11.92 mi (19.19 km).
#1 Carlstadt
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,109 |
| Coordinates | 40.8403800, -74.0907000 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bayonne
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 65,165 |
| Coordinates | 40.6687100, -74.1143100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Broadway (-74.114245, 40.668678)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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